But as Charles explains in our video from the club's Hogwood Park training ground, McDermott distanced himself from that speculation.

He did reveal, however, that the club are working hard at getting some new recruits on board before the end of the month.

Reading's manager also gave an injury update ahead of Saturday's trip to MK Dons. Royals head to Milton Keynes on the back of an encouraging run of form which has seen them remain undefeated so far in 2016.